DanAuito Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 Hello gentlemen and the few ladies who practice the trade, My question is this: During routine home inspections what do you often find to be the most prevalent violations and problems found with most homes that you inspect. Could you each give us your short list of often found problems while doing your inspections, this would be greatly appreciated and I thank you beforehand for your time in thinking it through. Sincerely Dan Auito. Agent, appraiser, investor, landlord, etc... [:-tophat] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 I'll go: Inadequate drainage downspouts that empty next to the foundation windows caulked in, instead of with proper splines and a head flashing stoops poured directly against the house w/o capillary breaks insufficient siding to grade clearance blocked vents poor attic ventilation sloppy HVAC poor flashings of every sort roofs without drip edging fans venting into attics and crawls dryer ducting too long furnaces improperly vented water heaters without proper T & P or seismic bracing siding installed incorrectly no weeps in brick veneer faux stone without weeps meeting grade improperly installed shingles That's a start OT - OF!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allspec33351 Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 Hey Mike please feel free to delete, this is America. #1 real estate agents [:-dev3] #2 roof #3 termite #4 HVAC #5 handy dandy man (women) work [:-banghead] Captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian G Posted March 24, 2004 Report Share Posted March 24, 2004 Poor grade drainage Exposed / uncaulked nails on the roof Errors in neutral bar wiring (Main panels) Errors in neutral bar wiring (Subpanels) Lack of GFCI's in required locations Sinks / tubs that don't hold water (stopper leaks or is missing) Errors with water heater relief valves and piping Non-professional work where a professional was needed Brian G. That's the Very Short List [:-irked] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanAuito Posted March 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 I be calling on you pro's to answer up in the forum when it goes live. In the meantime gents please continue the rant on what goes wrong on inspections, this is quality stuff and I need to get the message out to sellers so they can make your job easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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